Indian rower to arrive in Antigua after crossing the Atlantic
Published on Monday, June 11, 2007
Email To Friend Print VersionST JOHN'S, Antigua: Indian national Bhavik Gandhi who is attempting to row 3000 miles (5000 km) across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain to Antigua is schedule to reach land at English Harbour on Monday, June 11.
Bhavik is rowing solo and unsupported, in a 23ft rowing boat, spending an estimated 102 days at sea.
If Bhavik succeeds, he will be the first Asian to ever complete a solo ocean crossing. He will also break the existing record set by Emmanuel Coindre of France and be the 32nd person to ever achieve a solo Atlantic crossing.
Bhavik is also raising the awareness of the work done by the Shark Trust a charity that promotes the study, management and conservation of sharks.
One of the world's toughest endurance challenges, relying on muscle-power alone, athletes have to endure extreme weather conditions in the open-ocean, gale force winds, 40 ft waves, severe sleep depravation, mental fatigue and sharks.
Ocean rowing is unique in terms of its difficulty, exceptional length and demands on physical and mental endurance. The sport is as much a psychological as it is a physical challenge. Rowers often have to endure long periods at sea with help often many days if not weeks away. The challenge is especially acute for solo rowers who are held in especially high esteem within the sport.
Fast Facts:
- Start: Spain, Landfall: Antigua
- Distance: 3,000 miles (5,000 kms)
- Est Time: 90 days
- Boat Design: 23 ft wood, Epoxy re-enforced
- Food: Dry Rations, 8000 cals/day
- Water: Desalinator
- Communications: Satellite Phone, Argos Satellite Tracking
- Sails & Motor or Support Ship: none
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It would be nice to spend a holiday at blue waters antigua & the cove suites at he Caribbean islands.
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